Michigan Radio, the U-M public radio service, has been recognized for excellence in broadcast journalism with a National Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Radio News Documentary.
The award, presented by the Radio-Television News Directors Association, was for the news series “Ashes to Hope: Overcoming the Detroit Riots,” which examined how the 1967 riots affected people, neighborhoods and even music in the Motor City.
“This award is a reflection of Michigan Radio’s commitment to provide in-depth coverage of stories that impact our listeners,” says Steve Schram, director of broadcasting at Michigan Radio. The Murrow Award is considered one of the most prestigious awards in electronic journalism.
Michigan Radio was the only television or radio station in the state of Michigan, public or commercial, to receive the award. Michigan Public Media’s The Environment Report received a national Murrow Award in 2002. Michigan Radio broadcasts at 91.7 FM in southeastern Michigan, 91.1 FM in Flint and 104.1 FM in western Michigan.
